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Texas Politics

Patrick Determined to Waste Taxpayer Time, Money On ‘SB6’ Bathroom Bill

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With all of the hope and promise that 2017 brings to the state of Texas, it also brings another set of critical opportunities to accomplish the People's Business in the 2017 Texas Legislative Session.  Per the Texas state constitution, our state legislatures meet on biennial basis for approximately half of the year. For a state … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Texas Wins: Business Leaders Push Back Against Discrimination Efforts

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With historic progress now being made toward the goal of marriage equality in the state of Texas, new initiatives are ready to take on a much larger, more complex fight. The new campaign, called Texas Wins, is focused on stemming the tide of Anti-Equality populism that has taken over many state legislatures across the country. … Continue Reading ››
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While State Hoards Cash, Texas Cities Borrow

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Ask almost any Texans living north of Greater Houston and they can tell you... 2015 has been an exceptionally rough winter for the Lone Star State.  North Texas is just now thawing out from a rare March snowfall, in a year that has seen record winter events. But long after this (hopefully) final bit of … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of February 9th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance will be more than happy to never hear the word "sequestration" again as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff provides his four part Mayoral manifesto for the 2015 election in Houston. Letters from Texas turns the blog over to Russ Tidwell for an Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Texas Politics

Without Medicaid Expansion, Harris County Healthcare Workers Laid Off

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Home to an estimated 4.4 million people, there's not too much that is small about Harris County, Texas.  It is the 3rd-largest county in the United States of America, and of course is the home for most of the city of Houston. As a rapidly-growing county, no one should be surprised that there is also a … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of January 12th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is girding its loins for what is likely to be an ugly legislative session as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff highlights the ongoing voting rights dispute in Pasadena by showing how fallacious the city's argument for changing to a hybrid At Large/district model for its City … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Growing Support For Texas Medicaid Expansion?

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Politicians tend to say a lot of things when on the campaign trail.  They make a barrage of promises to different audiences, trying to court voters at every turn.  The 2014 election was certainly no exception for Greg Abbott, who handily defeated Democratic challenger Wendy Davis just weeks ago. But sometimes what is not said is … Continue Reading ››